Mjölk Homme

Just to keep you on your toes we're following up our previous post with some more menswear.

Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

House of Architects

You would expect the internet to be able to give you an answer to any question asked but when we wanted to find more on the House of Architects Google came up stumps. It kind of surprises us, given the immediacy of social communication, that nothing can be found about their background or future. So I say to you all just enjoy what has been created because it defies gravity, is an architectural feat and, editorially speaking, looks amazing.

Posted in Millinery by Canvas Magazine
Monday, July 13th, 2009

The Lost Girls

Considering the strength of the Australian fashion industry it’s surprising that after eight seasons there is still no other footwear designer to challenge the sexpot sophistication of a Tristan Blair shoe. As the name suggests to those who were a fan of the 80s and the Coreys, Tristan’s summer 2010 collection is a reference to the spook film The Lost Boys and the “inherent sex appeal of witchery” . And while there are some styles that are fetishistic with their sharp cutouts and excessive strapping, playing on the idea of ‘good against evil’ I find the collection errs on the side of the Romans with a distinct reference of plaiting and woven sandals (but with an 80s twist).  

Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Jasmine Noir

In Sydney circles the name Jasmin O’Loughlin-Glover is a little more well known than in other cities, mainly because of some killer skills with a set of decks, plus her work with Das Super Paper and Rococo Productions. We know a good thing when we see it and suspect it won’t be long until the letters of Jasmine pass from keyboard to keyboard across the state, across the country, across the globe.  These runway and backstage shots are from Marnie Skillings summer 2010 show, a collaborative effort between the two designers. While her background is in jewellery  (Jasmine was the COFA Annual 2008 winner of the A&E Metal prize for jewellery), and the pieces were a standout for the catwalk show, we’ve got to point out that she was also responsible for the cool laser-cut tees and collars.

Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Dustin Yellin

Dustin Yellin's works are a unique process of painting 3D forms in resin.

Posted in Artist, Exhibition by Canvas Magazine
Monday, July 6th, 2009

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5cm

It’s not often we feature menswear in our blog but 5cm is a label that has a strong sensibility when it comes to fashion. It’s casual, modern approach to directional design drives inspiration from forward thinking designers like Owens and Watanabe. Clean lines and rough fabrics dominate the style philosophy of the brand, where cotton basics are offered with foundation denims and drills.

Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Near Dark

Stephanie Downey, the designer behind Australian label Dress Up, generally creates collections directly from her countless memories of people and places. What we've seen in seasons past are pieces that create an emotional connection and carry you away into a world where you aspire to style and fashion.

Posted in Fashion by Canvas Magazine
Monday, July 13th, 2009

For J.D, With Love And Squalor

We found a nice little surprise in our Inbox today from Melbourne-based designer Estelle Dévé.

Posted in Jewellery by Canvas Magazine
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Leslie David

This is going to be the kind of post that gives you pangs of absolute envy. For starters graphic designer Leslie David lives in Paris. Great clothes, great cheese, the Eiffel tower. She’s interned at Ich & Kar’s and Sylvia Tournerie, has a portfolio of work that includes some major, major clients, like Chloe, Reebok and super cool fashion label Surface To Air, and is signed to DARLING management, an agency representing some of the best illustrators and designers in the business.

Posted in Design, Fashion, Illustration by Canvas Magazine
Monday, July 6th, 2009